How to hire a bakery helper

How to hire a bakery helper, step by step

Here's a step-by-step bakery helper hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a bakery helper job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new bakery helper
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring a bakery helper, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   A bakery helper's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, bakery helpers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list shows salaries for various types of bakery helpers.

   Type of Bakery Helper	Description	Hourly rate
   Bakery Helper	Food preparation workers perform many routine tasks under the direction of cooks, chefs, or food service managers. Food preparation workers prepare cold foods, slice meat, peel and cut vegetables, brew coffee or tea, and perform many other food service tasks.	$11-17
   Kitchen Staff	The kitchen staff consists of preparation workers who execute several routine tasks as directed by chefs, food service managers, and cooks. These works should have the ability to follow cooking instructions and deliver well-prepared meals... Show more	$11-17
   Sandwich Artist	Sandwich artists are employees at any restaurant that specializes in sandwiches. They manage the sandwich station and answer any inquiries that customers may have on the different ingredients available... Show more	$8-14

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Food Safety
   • Basic Math
   • Bakery Products
   • Meter Readings
   • PCC
   • Quality Standards
   • Production Process
   • Assembly Line
   • Oven Temperatures

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage and complete sales transactions via POS register system.
   • Regulate the underground water systems pressure and consistency by performing HVAC relate maintenance with regular time monitoring.
   • Control freshness by rotating and coding all products legibly according to Walmart policies and procedures.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your bakery helper job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A bakery helper can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, bakery helpers' average salary in tennessee is 49% less than in new york.
   • Seniority. Entry-level bakery helpers 36% less than senior-level bakery helpers.
   • Certifications. A bakery helper with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a bakery helper's salary.

   Average bakery helper salary

   $13.99hourly

   $29,095 yearly

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   Entry-level bakery helper salary

   $23,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 22, 2025

4. Writing a bakery helper job description

   A bakery helper job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a bakery helper job description:

   Bakery helper job description example

   Have you ever enjoyed Arnold , Brownberry or Oroweat bread? A Thomas' English muffin or bagel? Or perhaps snacked on a Sara Lee , Entenmann's or Marinela cake or donut? If the answer is yes, then you know Bimbo Bakeries USA!
   
   More than 20,000 associates in bakeries, sales centers, offices and on sales routes work to ensure our consumers have the freshest products at every meal. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we provide a safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates diversity, promotes development and allows our associates to be their authentic selves.
   
   Bimbo Bakeries USA, one of the nation's fastest growing producers and distributors of fresh, high quality baked goods including Sara Lee, Entenmann's, Thomas', Arnold, Brownberry and Boboli, has an excellent opportunity for a Bakery Helper.
   Top Reasons to Work at Bimbo Bakeries USA:
   
   * Great starting pay: $19.93/hr!
   * Excellent benefits package!
   * Growing organization & increased demand for products!
   
   Perform various entry-level positions. Duties will include:
   
   * Load and unload pans from production line.
   * Stack and unstack pans
   * Load and unload oven and/or proof box.
   * Dump waste buckets
   * Assist with other positions as assigned by supervisor.
   * May fill in for absent positions in production or packaging areas.
   * Take appropriate action to ensure the integrity and sustained certification of food safety and food quality system.
   * Responsible for reporting and taking any necessary action to prevent food safety and food quality problems from occurring.
   * Responsible for following and enforcing procedures outlined in the Food Safety Plan and the Food Quality Plan and any other programs that support the SQF system and other 3rd party audits.
   * Other duties as assigned.
   
   Job Requirements
   
   Qualifications:
   
   * High school diploma or GED equivalent is preferred.
   * Able to communicate and work effectively with all employees
   * Able to work in a fast-paced environment and must also adapt to
   
   frequent changes that occur on the production line.
   
   * Able to lift up to 50 pounds, stack, and/or carry pans, ingredient
   
   containers, etc.
   
   * Have the ability to stand and/or stoop for the full shift.
   * Willing to work irregular and/or rotating shifts.
   * Working holidays and weekends is frequently required.
   
   Bimbo Bakeries USA is an equal opportunity employer with a policy that provides equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, disability, gender, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other classification protected by law.

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5. Post your job

   To find bakery helpers for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any bakery helpers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level bakery helpers with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your bakery helper job on Zippia to find and recruit bakery helper candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with bakery helper candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new bakery helper

   Once you've selected the best bakery helper candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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